2 NEWS Elders Real Estate Millicent has all bases covered Mark Cooper has been appointed Rural Real Estate Sales Representative for Millicent - enhancing our Real Estate team. Tiana Wheatley Property Management Mark Cooper Kerry Smith Rural Real Estate Sales 0427 071 874 0428 989 308 Residential & Lifestyle Sales 0419 803 836 Real Estate SATURDAY 3RD JAnUARY 2015 9Am-1pm Duck Race & Market Homemade Treats - Honey & Preserves - Jewellery & Crafts - Fresh Produce - Trash & Treasure - Clothing - Lions Donuts / BBQ etc - Duck Race at 2pm at the Pool of Siloam WIZARD OF OZ: Costumed cast members Jan Armit, Moira Neagle, Heather Ferguson, Ann McElroy, Sandy Walshaw, Janine Holding and puppeteer Chris Hollingsworth. Timeless tradition Rotary treats seniors to Christmas party THE successful formula of Christmas parties was followed this month at Boneham Aged Care Services in Millicent. As it has done for more than 30 years, the Millicent Rotary Club arranged an early visit by Father Christmas as well as singing, other entertainment and Christmas fare. Staff from the Medical Clinic Millicent joined in, as well as Stall holders welcome // Enquiries to market co-ordinator Jane 0418 397 780 Millicent High School guitarist Jack Lane and members of Millicent theatre troupe, the Company of Seven. They acted out scenes from the evergreen Wizard of Oz fable and helped the troubadours with a bracket of Aussie songs. Santa delivered a gift to each resident, courtesy of the Rotary club. Each year, the Boneham Aged Volunteer firefighter given hero’s farewell in Millicent From front page Mitch Williams MP Australian culture, has reflected our British Christian origins, with the Christmas celebrations being an important element. In modern secular, multicultural Australia the fundamentals of the Christmas spirit, the celebration of life, the desire for peace and goodwill and the extension of a helping hand to those in need remain as relevant as ever. Although we have accepted high speed lifestyles where electronic mobile devices ensure we are never alone and we expect immediate answers and solutions to every question or problem, a quiet, reflective time is probably more important today than ever. Irrespective of our cultural background we all share in similar desires for our families, friends and neighbours. As is often said, our similarities are much greater than our differences. Christmas as well as providing for a special time to share with family and loved ones, may also create an opportunity to reacquaint with lost friends or to reconcile differences with those we might have grown apart from. The season of goodwill could also provide the opening to make changes to our normal routine. To decide to become more engaged with our local community, be it through a sporting club or social network or even to befriend newly arrived members of that community, notwithstanding that their cultural background may differ from ours. In short, whilst the festive season is for celebrating what we have and cherish, it also provides a window through which we might engage, enlarge and enhance our very lives. With my wife Leonie, I extend my warmest best wishes to all for the Christmas season and the New Year. Millicent’s three Country Fire Service trucks were parked outside the centre and the crowd of mourners was dotted with yellow CFS uniforms as fire-fighters gathered to farewell a respected member of their team. Senior emergency services personell from Adelaide and interstate also joined the crowd, along with former Wattle Range CFS deputy group officer Peter Edgcumbe. and The uniformed fire-fighters other emergency services personnel also formed a guard of honour as the hearse departed for the Mount Gambier crematorium. devoted 49 years of service to the CFS. On the night before the funeral, Wattle Range Council unanimously passed a motion at its monthly meeting, expressing condolence to Mr Johnston’s family, friends and CFS colleagues. Councillors, staff and members of the public gallery then rose from their seats for a minute of silence. He was very well respected in the community and will be sadly missed Deputy Mayor Rob Dycer said the Johnston family originated from Burrungule, where the deceased firefighter spent his early years at school. Cr Rob Dycer “He was very well respected in the community and will be sadly missed,” Cr Dycer said. Councillor The three fire trucks followed the hearse along George Street as Mr Johnston’s family released balloons with the CFS logo into the sky. Members of the Naracoorte and Robe CFS brigades brought their fire trucks to Millicent to provide cover for any emergency incidents during the course of the funeral. Across Millicent, flags flew at half-mast as a mark of respect for the popular family man who 2 - The South Eastern Times, Thursday, December 18, 2014 Peter Dunnicliff asked council to consider a permanent memorial to Mr Johnston. “We could install a memorial or name a structure after him and we should wait for a CFS response,” he said. Mayor Peter Gandolfi said the tragic accident was a reminder of the risks and dangers faced by fire-fighters and the sacrifices they make. “The community will be worse off without Brian,” Mr Gandolfi said. Care Services Christmas party gives residents the opportunity to socialise and enjoy the company of people outside of their usual community while the Christmas cheer is spread. A smaller group of performers from the Company of Seven also gave a Christmas presentation at the Sheoak Lodge aged care facility in Millicent. Harvest steps up IN BRIEF RECEIVALS at the Millicent silos were among 281,000 tonnes of grower deliveries across the state last week ending on Sunday. Grain handler Viterra said the total South Australian receivals for the 2014/15 harvest now exceeded six million tonnes. With harvest winding down, Viterra continues to work with growers to receive any remaining grain yet to be harvested or stored on-farm. Growers are encouraged to deliver while a majority of sites and segregations are still available. According to Viterra, growers still delivering are reminded to regularly check with the company for up-to-date segregations and operating hours at sites such as Millicent. Tailem Bend continues to receive the majority of the Eastern region’s receivals, with wheat the main commodity. Last week, the Outer Harbor terminal completed loading a barley vessel which will move grain through Viterra’s system, creating additional storage for grower receivals. www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au 660675 661520 661884